Morgen

Morgen’s three couples drift through a lakeside scene dancing a series of romantic pas de deux accented by complex turns and daring lifts, while exchanging partners in their search for romance.

Performed to 10 songs for soprano and orchestra by composer Richard Strauss, Peter Martins’ Morgen ('tomorrow' or 'morning' in German) was created for New York City Ballet in 2001. The ballet for three couples, an atmospheric exploration of love, is set in a haunting landscape of classical columns created by designer Alain Vaes. The current production features costumes by Carolina Herrera, which debuted at the 2014 Fall Gala, and lighting by Mark Stanley.